Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)

Knowledge is power and we want all AAU members to have access to the current and interactive resources available to assist parents, coaches and prospective student-athletes with the information to make an informed decision about what is required to pursue the dream of participating in collegiate athletics.

Through educational resources from the NCAA's Eligibility Center, a number of links are listed below to answer questions concerning initial eligibility requirements for prospective student-athletes.

Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete: The Guide is a highly comprehensive tool, that has been designed to help students and families understand the NCAA initial-eligibility process, and to prepare student-athletes for transitioning from high school to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.

Eligibility Center Website: The official registration and certification site for college-bound student-athletes who plan to compete at an NCAA Division I or II college.

Website Registration Checklist: This document provides everything that the student-athlete will need to complete the Eligibility Center registration process

Initial-Eligibility Brochure (printable version): A quick guide to the academic standards and steps that it takes to become an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.

Division I Academic Requirements Guide: A complete breakdown of the NCAA Division I initial-eligibility standards.

Division II Academic Requirements Guide: A complete breakdown of the NCAA Division II initial-eligibility standards.

For more information, visit the website for the NCAA Eligibility Center.